An Investigation of Apoptosis in Androgenetic Alopecia

    June 2002 in “ American Journal of Dermatopathology ”
    Shawn E. Cowper, Arlene S. Rosenberg, Michael J. Morgan
    Studysummary This study found significant differences in bcl-2 expression between areas of the scalp affected and unaffected by androgenetic alopecia, suggesting a uniform follicle population or synchronized follicular cycling in affected areas.
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